Raymond Gregory Deewall

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Raymond Gregory Deewall (0-27902), Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession in combat with the enemy during the period 23 December 1941 to 4 January 1942, in organizing, administering and directing the United States Naval Forces of the Inshore Patrol off Corregidor Island, Philippine Islands. Although exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces, Commander Deewall conducted missions of major strategic important and of a hazardous nature involving mine laying, channel patrol and distant night patrols for intercepting enemy landing parties. The conduct of Commander Deewall throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.